Editorial Assistant

3 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States 2019 Full time

Riverhead Books, an imprint at Penguin Random House, seeks an Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and editorial support to two editors – one Editor in Chief and one Executive Editor -- working on both narrative non-fiction and literary fiction. We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter with very strong writing and communication skills to provide all-around project support for all stages of the publishing process.

This is a fully in-office position based in midtown NYC.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  1. Helps shepherd projects and authors through the publication process, from acquisition (including CIS, P&L, pass to press, routing copyedits and first pass, gathering author questionnaires and author photos, etc) to finished book, ensuring that authors and others have needed materials in timely fashion.
  2. Anticipates deadlines for and assists in drafting, with editor, the supporting materials for titles (TI sheets, galley copy, flap copy, reading group guides, audio scripts, etc) as needed for a variety of in-house and consumer-facing uses.
  3. Assists with mailings, expense reports, and other administrative tasks.
  4. Works closely with other departments (marketing, publicity, rights, sales) to provide needed materials and other assistance.
  5. Regularly monitors and updates key information and metadata, thinking critically about metadata changes needed through the life of the book.
  6. Helps editors track and evaluate submissions; writes reader's reports and rejection letters; researches competitive titles and creates basic P&Ls on prospective titles.
  7. Reads projects under contract and provides editorial feedback to editors upon request.

Essential Qualifications/Requirements:

    • Prior office experience or related internship preferred
    • Excellent organizational skills
    • Strong communication and follow-up skills
    • Strong writing skills
    • Strong reading and analytical skills
    • Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills
    • Attentive to detail
    • Interest in and enthusiasm for book publishing
    • Strong PC skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
    • Some knowledge of contemporary fiction or nonfiction a plus
    • Knowledge of social media a plus


The salary for this position is $48,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 273254


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